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Busan – the largest port city in South Korea entices travelers with its majestic natural scenery, unique cultural heritage, and diverse cuisine. If you're planning to visit Busan, be sure to check out the information below to enhance your exploration.
6 Experiences You Must Try When Visiting Busan
1. Admire the Cityscape from the Tower
Busan Tower, erected in 1973, stands at a height of 118 meters, making it the second tallest tower in South Korea after Nam San Tower in the capital city of Seoul. This tower is dedicated to entertainment purposes and lacks any transmission equipment like other towers. From the main floor of the tower, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Busan city. The ideal time to admire the scenery is at sunrise or sunset, when the city becomes enchanting, romantic, and mystical.
After exploring the upper floors of the tower, you can descend to the base to witness millions of love locks hung on the railings by couples. If you're with your loved one, don't forget to add a cute little lock engraved with both your names and pray for everlasting love.
2. Stroll around Busan's Pedestrian Street
When traveling abroad to Busan, you can't miss the clean and refreshing pedestrian street right in the heart of the city. Visitors can walk along the street, admire the scenery, and take some souvenir photos with family and friends. You should also participate in some entertainment activities on this street to better understand the life and culture of the people in Busan.
3. Boat Tour to Enjoy the Sea
Traveling to Busan wouldn't be complete without taking a boat ride along the coast. So why hesitate? Rent a boat and have fun with the waves, admire the cityscape from a different perspective, and especially have the opportunity to admire Gwangan Bridge. This is the second longest bridge in South Korea, only after Incheon Bridge with a length of 6,500 meters. Gwangan Bridge is not only a symbol and pride of Busan but also of the entire country of South Korea.
4. Visit Busan Cinema Center
Busan Cinema Center is a major cultural hub, specializing in hosting famous film events in Asia, notably the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). The center has the world's largest roof, twice the size of a football field, and is equipped with over 40,000 LED lights. The film centers include Cine Mountain, Biff Hill, and Double Cone.
On the way to Busan Cinema, tourists may also come across many signs imprinted with the fingerprints of famous movie stars from around the world such as the US, France, Italy, etc.
5. Explore Busan Aquarium
The aquarium in this city houses over 35,000 species of fish, algae, amphibians, and reptiles. The tunnel is 80 meters long, the total area of the tanks is approximately 36,000 m2 including 3 basement floors and features many amenities like an outdoor park. Visitors here will have the opportunity to learn about the underwater world, explore, and marvel at the largest aquarium in South Korea.
6. Visit Jagalchi Fish Market
This is one of the markets that the South Korean government has been operating tourist tours for many years. Built and put into operation since 1963, it is the place that supplies a huge amount of seafood for the city of Busan as well as neighboring cities.
